Ella Ruffert

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56400
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23206
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

RUFERT. - Bro. Henry Rufert was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 27, 1860; died at his home near Mayton, Alta., Feb. 11, 1918; aged 57y. 11m. 11d. In 1880 he was united in matrimony to Fannie Hambling. To this union were born 11 children, one preceded to the spirit world. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving wife, 4 sons, 6 daughters,, and 12 grandchildren. About 14 years ago he united with the Mennonite Church and always expressed a desire to do the Lord's will. He was about his work in the usual health and after partaking of a hearty dinner, walked to his bedroom where he dropped over dead. This brought very forcibly to our minds the teaching of Christ, "Be ye therefore also ready, for at such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." Funeral was held at the Mayton Mennonite Church, conducted by J.K. Lehman. Burial in the Mayton Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 49 - March 7, 1918 - Page 903

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Going Westward (in April, 1900)

The G.T.R. Station was a scene of activity last Tuesday morning. A large gathering of people had assembled to take leave of departing relatives and friends who are going Westward with hopes and good prospects of improving their material conditions.
The party ticketed by Mr. Werner C.P.R. Agent, here, for Didsbury, Alberta, which left Elmira on Tuesday April 10th, consisted of the following persons:

Daniel S. Frey Floradale
John Schmitt Floradale
Robert F. Baeuerlein Floradale
John Bellamy, wife & 5 children Winfield
Sol. Umbach, wife & 6 children Winfield
Isaac Umbach Winfield
Andrew Bolantler [sic] Winfield
Fred Schaefer and wife Pentland
Henry Rufert Woolwich
Miss Ada Rufert Woolwich
Two Mr. Steiners St. Jacobs

The Canadian Pacific ran a special train out of Berlin in the afternoon consisting of 19 cars of stock and emigrants goods. 2 passenger Colonist coaches, 2 baggage cars, 5 more cars of stock were added at Breslau and an extra passenger coach. 129 passengers consisting of men, women and children constituted the party. The station grounds at Berlin were literally thronged with people to see them off, over 2000 it is claimed being present.


From the Elmira Signet, April 12, 1900, pg. 1, col. 4

Henry married Veronica "Fanny" Hembling 1880. Veronica (daughter of Rev. William Hembling and Elizabeth S. Martin) was born 3 Nov 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Fanny Hembling
• Name: Franey Hambling
• Name: Franey Hembling
• Name: Veronica "Fanny" Ruffert
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4528.6
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75279
• Residence: 1860, , Indiana

Henry — Catharine Meyer. Catharine was born 1836, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Ruffert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75280
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00051-3706
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

William Hembling, "the eldest, was born October 9th, 1818. After the decease of his parents he had his home with Isaac C. Shantz who then resided on the farm now in possession of Isadore B. Snyder. Here he had his home until he was married to Mary Derstein. After his marriage he moved to Wilmot Township where he was the possessor of a beautiful farm. From here he moved to Upper Woolwich where he resided for quite a number of years. From here he moved to Elmwood, Ontario, but now he has his home in Berlin with his daughter, Mrs. Gingerich. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Elizabeth Martin who died some years ago. With his first wife he had a family of twelve children...; and with his second wife there were five children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Word was received here last Monday that Mr. Wm. Hembling formerly a citizen of Woolwich Township, and one of the earliest settlers of this district had died at Grand Rapids, Mich., at the home of his son-in-law Mr. J. Gingrich, who formerly lived at Floradale. The corpse arrived here Wednesday noon was met by numerous relatives and friends of the deceased who escorted his remains to the Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. A.R.


Elmira Signet Newspaper 30 Jun 1904

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"From page 77 of the account book, we learn that John [Gingrich] continued working at various factories in Grand Rapids until his "stroke of paralysis" at age 60 in January of 1908. On June 29, 1904 John Gingrich had gone back to Canada to bury the former deacon William Hembling. William Hembling had moved to Grand Rapids to be with his daughter and son-in-law and died there of paralysis and old age on June 27, 1904 at age 85. His remains were taken by train and he was buried in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township. The costs of his funeral were listed on page 152 of the account book.

Cemetery, E., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, E. (1818). William Hembling (1818-1904) - Find A Grave.... Findagrave.com. Retrieved 13 August 2019, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22727703

Rsrch. Note:
Hembling, a "preaching appointment" (MC) in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, ON. William Hembling from England homesteaded here about 1831. He was ordained deacon of the Mennonite Church in 1858. The North Woolwich appointment was first known as Hembling. It is presumed that services were conducted in his home before the building of the church in 1872. The meetings were listed at four-week intervals. About 1875 Hembling associated himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ movement. After the schism of 1889 the North Woolwich church was used exclusively by the Old Order Mennonites. The Mennonite Church (MC) built its meetinghouse a few miles south at Floradale in 1896. Early ministers were Abraham W. Detweiler (1828-1912) and Joseph Gingerich (1842-1912). Peter Bowman became deacon in 1876.
From: Mennonite Historical Society of Canada website (2005)

William married Elizabeth S. Martin 12 Apr 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Martin and Anna Bauman) was born 14 Jul 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth S. Hembling
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4528
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth S. Martin, "was born July 14th, 1828. She was married to William Hembling, a farmer. They resided in Woolwich Township, north-east of Elmira where she died August 30th, 1880. They had a family of six children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00051-3705
• Land: Bef 1831, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Epidemic: 1832, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Notes:

Noah Hembling, "was born in St. Andrews Parish, Suffolk County, England, and was there united in marriage with Hannah Rose. He was held in good esteem as a serviceable member of the church and emigrated to America with his wife and family in spring of 1831. Arriving at Quebec June 1st of the same year, they continued their journey to Hamilton, Ontario, then wended their way to Waterloo County and settled at Bridgeport, Ontario, where both the parents and one of the children died of cholera soon after their arrival. To them were born seven children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Some of the children were adopted by Samuel Eby. "16 Nov 1840 Sara Hemblin died at the age of 10y 3w 5d. She was the oldest of Samuel Eby's adopted orphans."

Canada Museum Newspaper 20 Nov 1840 pg 23

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North of the village of Bridgeport, on the corner of two adjoining farms, lie, the bodies of a least cholera victims. Mr. Wilfred Roedding of Bridgeport in 1966, can remember seeing at least 2 large crosses and 4 or 5 small crosses. The people buried here are: Mrs. Isaac Woolner (Sara Hembling) born Jul 11 1797 died July 8, 1832. One Woolner child June 29, 1832, Noah Hembling (brother of Sarah), Noah Hembling's wife Hannah, their daughter Mary Hembling 1825-1832.

Bridgeport, Idessa Zimmerman

Noah married Hannah Rose St. Andrews Parish, Suffolk Co., England. Hannah was born 30 Oct 1796, Of, St. Andrews Parish, Suffolk Co., England; died Jul 1832, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Dilman Moyer's Farm, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Hembling
• Eby ID Number: 00051-3705.1
• Epidemic: 1832, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cholera

Notes:

North of the village of Bridgeport, on the corner of two adjoining farms, lie, the bodies of a least cholera victims. Mr. Wilfred Roedding of Bridgeport in 1966, can remember seeing at least 2 large crosses and 4 or 5 small crosses. The people buried here are: Mrs. Isaac Woolner (Sara Hembling) born Jul 11 1797 died July 8, 1832. One Woolner child June 29, 1832, Noah Hembling (brother of Sarah), Noah Hembling's wife Hannah, their daughter Mary Hembling 1825-1832.


Bridgeport, Idessa Zimmerman

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4525
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Christian Martin, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 23rd, 1797, and came to Canada with his parents in 1820. On January 5th, 1825, he was married to Anna, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Sprigel) Baumann. She was born October 18th, 1794, and died June 2nd, 1861. They resided on the farm now possessed by the heirs of the late Daniel Weber, situated in the township of Woolwich, about one mile south of Conestogo. Here they had a family of eight children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Christian married Anna Bauman 5 Jan 1825. Anna (daughter of Peter Bauman and Elizabeth (Die Alt Betty) Sprigel?) was born 18 Oct 1794, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Jun 1861; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00002-75.19
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"Anna Baumann, "eldest daughter of Peter Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, October 18th, 1794, and died June 2nd, 1861. Resided on the old "Daniel Weber" farm. She was married January 25th, 1825, to Christian Martin. Their family consisted of eight children."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].